World Sports Headlines for September 18, 2008

Jamie Murray splits with Mirnyi

Britain's doubles number one Jamie Murray reveals he and Belarussian Max Mirnyi have ended their partnership.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:16 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:12 pm

Wenger bemoans referee decisions in Kiev match

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has expressed anger over the officiating in Wednesday's Champions League draw.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:09 pm

Yaya said no-no to Gunners switch

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure says Arsene Wenger and his brother Kolo tried to persuade him to join Arsenal over the summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:08 pm

Chelsea bids to move nine points ahead of United

LIVE on FSC! Only five weeks in, Chelsea could move nine points clear of Man United at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:02 pm

Bats: Signing the Door on Their Way Out

The greatest artifact from Yankee Stadium, which sits in the office of Lou Cucuzza Jr., the visiting clubhouse manager, is an autographed office door.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:53 pm

I need a miracle now - Raikkonen

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen concedes that his hopes of retaining his world drivers' title are slim.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:43 pm

Ballack buoyed by big-gap incentive

Michael Ballack wants Chelsea to lead from the front to keep the pressure on Manchester United in the Premier League title race.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:36 pm

Wilkins in Chelsea return as Scolari's assistant (AFP)

AFP - Ray Wilkins was appointed as Chelsea's new assistant first-team coach on Thursday following Steve Clarke's move to London rivals West Ham.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:35 pm

Dimi has chance of facing Blues

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is optimistic Dimitar Berbatov will be fit to face Chelsea in Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:34 pm

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Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:34 pm

Rays impress Red Sox as they expand AL East lead (AP)

AP - The Tampa Bay Rays are making believers out of the Boston Red Sox. The AL East-leading Rays beat the Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night, moving closer to their first playoff berth with another "star-less" effort that's become their signature. The victory moved Tampa Bay two games in front of Boston in the division.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:33 pm

Ivanovic crashes out early again

Former world number one Ana Ivanovic crashes out of the Pan Pacific Open in the second round to Nadia Petrova.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 12:16 pm

Ivanovic crashes out of Pan Pacific tennis Open (AFP)

AFP - Former world number one Ana Ivanovic crashed out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday but top seed Jelena Jankovic and Beijing Olympic gold medallist Elena Dementieva marched on.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:59 am

Wilkins returns as Chelsea coach

Ray Wilkins was appointed as Chelsea's new assistant first-team coach on Thursday following Steve Clarke's move to London rivals West Ham. Former England midfielder Wilkins...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:38 am

Wilkins returns to Chelsea as Scolari's assistant

Former Chelsea player Ray Wilkins has returned as assistant coach to Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:24 am

Wilkins handed Chelsea coach role

Ray Wilkins is appointed Chelsea's assistant first-team coach, replacing Steve Clarke, who has moved to West Ham.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:11 am

Querrey draws No. 1 Nadal in Davis Cup semis

Sam Querrey was handed the toughest Davis Cup debut possible Thursday when the American was drawn to face top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the opening singles of the semifinal against Spain.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:48 am

Murray bullish ahead of Davis Cup

Andy Murray insists he can handle the pressure of carrying Britain's hopes as they face a crucial Davis Cup promotion tie against Austria.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:47 am

It’s All in the Family for Colorado Football

The Hawkins family is the nucleus of rebuilding Colorado football. Dan Hawkins is the head coach, and his son Cody is the starting quarterback.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:43 am

Pakistanis demand ICC tour action

Leading Pakistan cricket figures call on the International Cricket Council to change its rules to stop countries picking and choosing where to tour.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:28 am

Pondering a Pairing With Kentucky in Mind

The pairing of Kentucky natives Kenny Perry and J. B. Holmes may be the opening gambit at the 37th Ryder Cup.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:26 am

Ferguson not fazed by poor start

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United will soon return to form - but former United defender Gary Pallister is concerned by their slugglish start.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:24 am

Mets 9, Nationals 7: Mets Survive Another Parade of Pitchers

The Mets’ victory against the Nationals was tangible evidence that they, a day after falling out of first place, are not in denial mode.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:20 am

Esurance ICER AIR Kicks Off VIP Giveaway

Lucky Winner Will Receive Trip to San Francisco's Big Air Competition SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the online auto insurance company, announced...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 10:00 am

Jankovic powers into Tokyo quarter-finals

TOKYO (Reuters) - Top seed Jelena Jankovic blazed into the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open with a crushing 6-2 6-1 victory over Italian Flavia Pennetta on Thursday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:43 am

GB heroes on way home from China

ParalympicsGB's most successful team in modern times returns home on Thursday with chef de mission Phil Lane's praise ringing in its ears.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:40 am

Faldo hints at Ryder Cup pairings

Ryder Cup captains Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger will reveal their teams for Friday's foursomes later on Thursday - as Faldo denies giving the game away.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:28 am

Wenger fury at Walcott treatment

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Theo Walcott was not protected by the referee during the 1-1 draw with Dynamo Kiev.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:24 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Vikings Bench Jackson and Plan to Start Frerotte

With the Vikings’ passing offense sputtering, Minnesota Coach Brad Childress decided he could no longer afford to let quarterback Tarvaris Jackson learn on the job.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:49 am

Red Bulls Turn Into Tough Team

Since the Argentine midfielder Juan Pietravallo joined M.L.S. in July, the Red Bulls have become an emerging contender for the league title.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:45 am

Fukudome’s Hitting Is Downside on the North Side

After an excellent first month and a spot in the All-Star Game, Fukudome has so failed offensively that he has become a defensive specialist now booed occasionally.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:44 am

Major League Roundup: Phillies Capture 6th Victory in a Row

Ryan Howard drove in the first run in Philadelphia’s four-run first inning to help the Phillies earn their season-high sixth straight win.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:43 am

In Adversity of September, Wright Sees Opportunity

Despite David Wright’s humble self-evaluation, it is the Mets, not one of their most productive players, who deserve the criticism these days.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:42 am

Hurricane Sent Astros Into a Spin

Blown off course by Hurricane Ike, the Houston Astros hardly resemble the club that clobbered 16 home runs while winning 14 of 15 games before the hurricane hit.

Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:41 am

Ailing elbow forces Sheets from Brewers' win

The All-Star right-hander left after two innings because of a tender elbow but the Brewers, boosted by Prince Fielder's three-run double, beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 Wednesday night to stop a
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:31 am

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Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 8:17 am

Lee suffering post-Olympic badminton blues in Japan

Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei admitted he was struggling with post-Olympics fatigue as he overcame a second-game lapse to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals on Thursday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:57 am

Ailing Sheets leaves Milwaukee Brewers' win

Rays impress Red Sox as they expand AL East lead

"They're not the team we're used to playing. They're very, very good," Boston starter Tim Wakefield said. "They're not a team to take for granted right now." Tampa Bay, which had never...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:35 am

Rays win another one from Red Sox

The AL East-leading Rays beat the Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night, moving closer to their first playoff berth with another "star-less" effort that's become their signature. The victory moved...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:25 am

WPS commissioner knows what challenges lie ahead

TRECKER: New Women's Professional Soccer boss Tonya Antonucci has no illusions of the rocky road ahead.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:25 am

Terry Murray's key message to Kings: Toughen up

New coach expects rugged play from the team this season.

It's a good sign that new Kings Coach Terry Murray didn't run off screaming and dive off the nearest pier after he watched tapes of the team's efforts last season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Francisco Rodriguez blows chance for 59th save

Angels make two throwing errors in the ninth, including one by their closer, in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. OAKLAND -- No strangers to...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Ducks still have Mathieu Schneider, but want Teemu Selanne

The Ducks will open training camp with Schneider, whose contract they're eager to shed, but without Selanne, whose scoring knack they urgently need. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers behind the 8-ball

Nomar Garciaparra injures knee, Pittsburgh scores eight runs in the seventh inning to put the game away and NL West lead is cut to 3 1/2 games. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Wild ninth takes a turn for Angels in loss to Athletics

After Teixeira's two-run home run gives them the lead in the top of the inning, Oakland wins when two runs score on Francisco Rodriguez's throwing error. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC's Shareece Wright pleads not guilty to felony charge

Tailback Kahlil Bell is still questionable

Coach Rick Neuheisel says the decision will be on him if Bell plays against Arizona. With UCLA needing to jump-start a sluggish running...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Video shows Josh Howard disrespecting the national anthem

The reputation of Josh Howard takes another hit when an online video surfaces showing the Dallas Mavericks forward disrespecting the national anthem. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Kings look for the 'erase' button

L.A. has turned to a new coach, Terry Murray, and to some new players to try to make the team respectable once again.

Among Kings fans, low expectations have become the norm.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Raider Nation waits for decision on coach

Rumors are rampant that Lane Kiffin is about to be fired as his relationship with owner Al Davis gets increasingly icy. There is even open bickering among coaches.

In the happy aftermath of Sunday's victory at Kansas City, embattled Oakland Raiders Coach Lane Kiffin dropped a hint about his uncertain future with the team. He spotted a reporter, and before walking into a curtained-off part of the locker room said, "See you later . . . maybe."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Ducks still have Mathieu Schneider, but want Teemu Selanne

The Ducks will open training camp with Schneider, whose contract they're eager to shed, but without Selanne, whose scoring knack they urgently need.

The Ducks are set to open training camp Friday with Mathieu Schneider, whose contract they're eager to shed, but without Teemu Selanne, whose scoring knack they urgently need, a sticky situation that could last until an injury on defense drives another team to take on Schneider's $5.75-million salary.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Francisco Rodriguez blows chance for 59th save

Angels make two throwing errors in the ninth, including one by their closer, in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics.

OAKLAND -- No strangers to bizarre endings at McAfee Coliseum, the Angels committed two errors in an ugly ninth inning of a 3-2 loss to Oakland on Wednesday night, with closer Francisco Rodriguez blowing a chance for his 59th save.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Kings look for the 'erase' button

L.A. has turned to a new coach, Terry Murray, and to some new players to try to make the team respectable once again. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC's Shareece Wright pleads not guilty to felony charge

Coach Pete Carroll takes wait-and-see approach regarding status of USC cornerback accused of resisting a police officer at a party in Colton. Wright's attorney says the charges should be dropped.

USC Coach Pete Carroll reiterated Wednesday he would take a wait-and-see approach regarding Shareece Wright's status in wake of the starting cornerback's legal problems.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers behind the 8-ball

Nomar Garciaparra injures knee, Pittsburgh scores eight runs in the seventh inning to put the game away and NL West lead is cut to 3 ¦1/2 § games.

PITTSBURGH -- Larry Bowa assumed the worst when he saw Nomar Garciaparra crumble to the ground a few feet in front of him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Tailback Kahlil Bell is still questionable

Coach Rick Neuheisel says the decision will be on him if Bell plays against Arizona.

With UCLA needing to jump-start a sluggish running game, all eyes have focused on tailback Kahlil Bell and his sore ankle.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Bangladesh T20 rebels banned for 10 years

Bangladesh cricket chiefs said on Wednesday that 13 players who opted to compete in the unauthorised Indian Twenty20 league will be banned for 10 years. The Indian Cricket...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 6:36 am

Rays rout Red Sox to boost East lead to 2 games

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Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 6:14 am

ChiSox's Quentin has soft cast removed from wrist

White Sox left fielder Carlos Quentin had the soft cast removed from his broken right wrist, an encouraging sign the MVP candidate could return for the postseason.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 5:48 am

Hochuli admits he 'failed miserably' on bad call

Referee Ed Hochuli apologized for blowing a call in a game on Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 5:45 am

Dementieva qualifies for season-ending tennis championships

Beijing Olympic gold medallist Elena Dementieva earned a place in the season-ending championships when she overwhelmed Alize Cornet of France in the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament here...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 5:35 am

Raider Nation waits for decision on coach

Rumors are rampant that Lane Kiffin is about to be fired as his relationship with owner Al Davis gets increasingly icy. There is even open bickering among coaches. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Sep 2008 | 5:19 am

Mavs' Howard in hot water over YouTube video

A YouTube video from a charity flag football game in July has Dallas Mavericks' forward Josh Howard in hot water yet again.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 5:11 am

Ichiro ties mark with 8th straight 200-hit season

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Source: SI.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 5:01 am

Webb helps Arizona narrow gap in NL West (AP)

AP - Brandon Webb pitched seven solid innings Wednesday night and added a key two-run double, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 and gain ground in the NL West.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 4:55 am

Sheets injured, but Brewers beat Cubs (AP)

AP - For one game, the Milwaukee Brewers got by minus Ben Sheets.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 4:47 am

A-Rod passes Ruth with 12th 35 HR-100 RBI season (AP)

AP - Alex Rodriguez became the first player with 35 homers and 100 RBIs in 12 seasons one more than Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees slowed the Chicago White Sox's pursuit of the AL Central crown with a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 4:44 am

Ichiro ties record with 8th straight 200-hit season

Ichiro Suzuki tied Willie Keeler's MLB record with his eighth straight 200-hit season.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 4:28 am

Statistics don't do justice to Dodgers' Manny Ramirez and Angels' Mark Teixeira

Text messages from press row . . .

For Manny Ramirez Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira , it's almost as if the first two-thirds of their 2008 seasons never happened. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 4:20 am

Cardinals rush by Kansas State (AP)

AP - Freshman Victor Anderson ran for 176 yards and three touchdowns and Louisville raced by Kansas State 38-29 on Wednesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 3:45 am

Rays rout Red Sox, extend AL East lead to 2 games (AP)

AP - Willy Aybar, Gabe Gross and Fernando Perez homered off Tim Wakefield and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night to move closer to their first playoff berth.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 3:07 am

John Donovan: Daily Windup: Mets need a spark

If the Mets are to avoid another collapse, they need their leadoff hitter to break loose. As for the other contenders, SI.com's John Donovan pinpoints their issues.
Source: SI.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 2:40 am

LT misses Chargers' practice to rest sore big toe

With his toe injury lingering, LaDainian Tomlinson sat out Wednesday's short practice as the winless Chargers began preparing for their home game against Brett Favre and the Jets on Monday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:37 am

Ali welcomes Ryder Cup guests to Louisville (AP)

AP - Muhammad Ali welcomed guests in Louisville for the Ryder Cup.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:31 am

There's still grief for BCS outsiders

This is shaping up to be the best year for schools outside the six-conference power structure, but it probably won't matter much in the end.

The Mountain West Conference continued celebrating its 10th birthday last weekend by blowing out four more candles: UCLA, Stanford, Arizona and Arizona State.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Sep 2008 | 1:18 am

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